The Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recognizes the most innovative products that facilitate voice, data and video communications, or combinations thereof. This prestigious award is bestowed upon companies who demonstrated the vision, leadership and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the Product of the Year Awards.

“The Product of the Year Award exemplifies the best this industry has to offer. With hundreds of applications this year, the judging process was difficult but the selected winners have demonstrated a commitment to quality and the continued development of the communications industry,” said Greg Galitzine, TMC Group Editorial Director. “These winners deserve this distinction, and I look forward to seeing other innovative solutions from them as they continue to contribute to the future of the communications industry.”

M5 Connect is an API utility that allows PC and web-based applications to interact with the M5 phone system. M5Connect enables click-to-dial functionality and automatic screen-pops with contact information and other call data for incoming calls. M5 Networks integrates and delivers the M5 Connect service with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.

Brent Barbara, Director of Integrations at M5 Networks commented, “What is great about M5Connect is that it’s easy. Easy to deliver, easy to support and easy to provide business breakthroughs. We’re thrilled that this amazing product is getting the recognition it deserves.”

About M5 Networks

M5 Networks provides Voice-over-IP managed phone systems delivered as a disaster-proof service. M5's delivery model facilitates the rapid deployment of advanced phone system functionality and features that drive a consistent voice experience as businesses become increasingly dispersed, malleable and 24/7. M5's pay-per-profile pricing model offers companies a low cost-of-entry to feature sets that traditionally have required large capital expenditure and dedicated IT resources. Customers can leverage M5’s network infrastructure, and the voice platform frees all voice-related data and commands to mash with other applications, driving business intelligence, improving customer service, and enhancing enterprise application effectiveness. With over 900 customers, M5 has numerous industry awards and recognitions and is headquartered in New York City. To learn more about M5, please visit www.shoretelsky.com.

About Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC)

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global integrated media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN Magazine. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two to three million unique visitors each month worldwide, according to Webtrends. Ranked 2,724 by Quantcast, TMCnet is in the top .03% most visited Web sites in the US. In addition, TMC produces ITEXPO, 4GWE Conference, Digium|Asterisk World and Communications Developer Conference. For more information please visit www.TMCNet.com.